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Boston Latin School

Boston Latin School, founded in 1635, is the oldest school in the United States, serving an economically and culturally diverse population of students in grades 7 to 12. BLS seeks to ground its students in a contemporary classical education as preparation for successful college studies, responsible and engaged citizenship, and a rewarding life.

Latin School has an honors curriculum. All courses represent a challenging academic experience. In addition to the regular course offerings, the school offers 24 different Advanced Placement courses.
We have safety nets in place to ensure that our students successfully complete our rigorous academic program safety nets are in place. An orientation program takes place in the summer before admission to familiarize students and parents with the school and its curriculum. During the course of the school year, after school tutorial sessions are provided for students in need of assistance. Saturday Success School provides at risk students with both mentoring and tutoring assistance every Saturday. Faculty, upper level students and alumni provide tutoring assistance. Grade 7 and grade 8 students are grouped into small learning communities to ease the young students’ transition into the demanding academic environment of Boston Latin School.

What makes our school special

The oldest school in the U.S., founded in 1635

Serving an economically and culturally diverse population of 2,350 students in grades 7 to 12

Examination school: Admission to grades 7 and 9 based on test scores and grade point average